The Moneychangers

Set against the backdrop of the 1907 Wall Street panic, the story follows Lucy Dupree, who moves from New Orleans to New York City, seeking to be introduced into high society by her old friend, lawyer Allan Montague. As she navigates the glamorous yet treacherous world of elite circles, Lucy uncovers a web of intrigue, rivalry, and the ruthless pursuit of power among the city's wealthy. This novel explores themes of ambition and moral ambiguity within the context of early 20th-century America.